With the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) sweeping the nation, many engaged couples have been forced to do something tough: postpone their weddings. While this is definitely a stressful and heartbreaking measure, it?s one that many are taking in an effort to stop the spread of the virus and ?flatten the curve.? The task of actually postponing your wedding, though, is daunting. This guide will help make it easier, detailing all the important steps you must take.
Why Postpone Your Wedding"
You may be wondering why you should even postpone your wedding in the first place. After all, you?ve likely spent lots of time and money planning it perfectly, so having to reschedule everything is a huge disappointment. Well, there is good reason to host your event at a later time. As of March 18, 2020, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) sited that this respiratory disease caused by a novel or new COVID-19 strain is present in 150 countries. The outbreak was recently named a pandemic in the United States. As defined by the CDC, a pandemic is a global outbreak of disease where there is little to no pre-existing immunity against it, allowing it to spread worldwide. With the declaration of the pandemic comes the demand for ?social distancing? in U.S. communities to diminish the dangerous spread of coronavirus.
On March 16, 2020, the White House announced their program ?15 Days to Slow the Spread? which calls for all Americans to participate in this “social distancing̶...